The administration of the Itanagar Capital Region banned the commercial slaughter of mithuns and warned of strict action against violators. The ban order was issued by Deputy Commissioner Toko Babu under provisions of the Agricultural Produce Marketing (Regulation) Act, 1989, and the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. Toko Babu, who also serves as the chairperson of Read More…
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has written to Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram raising concerns over the implementation of the Forest Rights Act, 2006 in connection with the proposed development project on Great Nicobar Island. In his reply to Oram’s recent letter, Ramesh urged the Centre to ensure that the provisions of the Forest Read More…
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday to discuss issues related to the state. The visit marks the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief’s maiden official trip to the national capital after assuming office earlier this month. Though the detailed itinerary of the visit Read More…
Veteran film and television actor Ramakant Dayama, known for his roles in Chak De! India, Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story and Ram Setu, passed away after a prolonged illness. He was 71. According to a family friend, Dayama had been unwell for several months, though the exact cause of death has not been disclosed. Read More…
The Gujarat government has announced plans to rebuild the hostel complex of B J Medical College that was severely damaged in last year’s AI-171 Air India plane crash, even as some families of the victims have demanded that the site be preserved as a memorial. State Health Minister Praful Pansheriya said the government will construct Read More…
Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Penny Wong and held discussions on further strengthening the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed cooperation in key sectors including defence, trade, technology and supply chain resilience. They also reviewed the growing bilateral ties between India and Australia. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to working Read More…
Droupadi Murmu on Monday presented the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awards for 2026 during the Civil Investiture Ceremony-I held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Among the dignitaries present at the ceremony were Narendra Modi, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Prataprao Jadhav on Monday said the government is strengthening preventive healthcare in the country through the promotion of yoga and naturopathy. Chairing the fourth meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Ayush, Jadhav said yoga and naturopathy are increasingly being recognised as effective complementary approaches for managing non-communicable diseases and mental health Read More…
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday rejected DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin’s claim that the Congress party played a role in the BJP’s electoral success.Speaking to reporters in Chennai, Pradhan said that in a democracy, it is the people who ultimately decide election outcomes and leadership.“In a democracy, people are the ultimate leader. They decide whom Read More…
NEW DELHI: A Muslim organisation on Sunday urged community members to avoid slaughter of cows as sacrifice during Eid-ul-Azha, pointing out that in light of legal restrictions and apprehension of unrest, it is appropriate to offer another animal as a sacrifice. The All India Pasmanda Ulema Board (AIPUB) made the assertion in response to a Read More…